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Archibald MacMechan, man of letters at Dalhousie
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Archibald MacMechan, born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario, was professor of English at Dalhousie University from 1889 until his death. A book critic for the Montreal Standard for 20 years, he wrote several books about Nova Scotia and edited works by Tennyson and Carlyle, and received the Lorne Pierce Medal in 1932.
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MacMechan as described in his designation.
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Archibald McKellar MacMechan National Historic Person ↗
Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
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